The Fortune Cookie Principle by Bernadette Jiwa Summary
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Discover the secret ingredient behind legendary brands in Bernadette Jiwa's bestseller. Endorsed by marketing guru Seth Godin, this #1 Amazon hit reveals why your business story matters more than your product. What makes Tiffany worth its premium? The answer might surprise you.
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The Fortune Cookie Principle: Story as Your Competitive Edge
Imagine walking into a store filled with products that all do exactly the same thing. How do you choose? In 1997, when Steve Jobs returned to a struggling Apple, he didn't focus on processor speeds or memory capacity. Instead, he told his team that marketing is about values - what a company stands for beyond making products. This insight transformed Apple from near-bankruptcy into the world's most valuable brand. They didn't just sell a 32MB music player; they gave us "1,000 songs in our pocket." Every product has two elements: the cookie (the tangible product with fixed value) and the fortune (the intangible meaning that creates emotional connection). When Zappos entered the competitive shoe market, they didn't focus on having the most styles or lowest prices. Instead, they built their brand around "delivering wow through service." Dollar Shave Club disrupted Gillette's expensive razor market with a viral $4,500 video that told a simple truth - "stop paying for shave tech you don't need" - gaining 17,000 subscribers in just one week while Gillette spent $185 million on marketing. The frightening truth? The best product doesn't always win - the best story does. Every day, people who are merely "good enough" succeed because they tell better stories.
Finding Your Business Truth and Purpose
Vision and Values: Creating Possibilities with Authenticity
People: The Human Face of Your Brand Story
Creating Emotional Value Beyond Products
The Hiut Denim Story: Purpose in Action
Telling Your Story Across Every Touchpoint
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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